Test Lead

The primary objective is to ensure the successful planning, execution, and management of all testing activities related to our client's Workday implementation.
This includes the validation of all configured functionalities, integrations, and business processes to confirm that they meet agency needs.
The Test Lead is responsible for developing a comprehensive test strategy and plan, coordinating test activities, managing defects, and ensuring that all identified issues are resolved in a timely manner.
The ultimate goal is to achieve a high-quality, defect-free deployment of the Workday system while ensuring that our client's systems, other enterprise systems (HRMS), and business processes work seamlessly together.
This will minimize risks and ensure a smooth transition to the new platform.
Anticipated activities and responsibilities include:
1.1.
Test Strategy and Planning Develop a comprehensive test strategy and plan that covers all aspects of the project, including legacy system changes, and other enterprise system changes impacting our client.
Identify and document test objectives, test scope, test approach, and test deliverables.
Define test metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the testing process.
Plan and coordinate all testing activities, including resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
Identify and engage stakeholders in the testing process, including business users, technical teams, and external vendors.
Define and implement a risk-based testing approach to prioritize testing efforts based on the critical business processes and high-risk areas.
Analyze requirements, and user stories to determine the appropriate level of test coverage based on risk assessments.
Identify and prioritize high-risk use cases that have a significant impact on critical business processes, financial data integrity, and system integration points.
Determine the appropriate level of testing for each use case based on its risk level, complexity, and business impact.
Allocate testing resources and efforts based on the prioritized functionality and risk levels to ensure adequate test coverage for high-risk areas.
Continuously monitor and adjust the test coverage and prioritization based on the project progress, changes in requirements, and identified risks.
1.2.
Test Case Development Develop test cases for our client's Workday functionality, legacy system changes, new and changed business processes, new and changed integrations, and integration with Workday.
Conduct test cases around user acceptance test, closed system testing, end to end test, functional tests, integration tests, and performance tests.
Ensure that test cases are comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with the project requirements and business processes.
Develop and maintain a test case repository to ensure traceability and reusability of test cases.
1.3.
Test Execution and Defect Management Manage the execution of all test cases.
Coordinate with agency subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure their participation in the testing process and to collect their feedback and test results.
Collect and consolidate test results from all testers and prepare comprehensive test reports.
Manage defect resolution process, including defect reporting, prioritization, assignment, and tracking.
Coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
Conduct regular defect triage meetings with stakeholders to review and prioritize defects.
1.4.
Test Data and Environment Management Manage, facilitate, and prepare test data and test environments for all testing activities.
Ensure that test data is representative of production data and covers all priority scenarios.
Manage, where applicable, test environments to ensure they are available, stable, and configured correctly for testing.
Coordinate with technical teams to set up and maintain test environments, including databases, servers, and network configurations.
1.5.
Test Automation Evaluate and recommend test automation tools and frameworks for the project.
Develop and maintain test automation scripts for regression testing and continuous integration testing.
Integrate test automation into the overall testing process to improve efficiency and coverage.
Ensure project performance and track progress with timeline and goals.
Plan, monitor, and track key metrics for progress and performance.
Identify root causes of projects' performance shortfalls and opportunities to improve.
Develop project communication and status in the form of a Word document, PowerPoint presentations, website content, and all other materials as required.
Design and facilitate regular and ad-hoc project meetings, also participate in other project related meetings as needed.
1.6.
Cutover Planning and Execution Lead and manage our client's cutover planning and execution in coordination.
Collaborate between Program Teams, Agency Consultant, AST Lead to build out a detailed agency cutover checklist.
Responsible for the completion of the agency cutover checklist using template, maintaining progress, and status updates in a timely manner.
Field questions and escalations regarding agency cutover activities and work with the cutover team to close open items.
Work with the appropriate system owners, business and technical subject-matter-experts, and workstreams to assure cutover and system remediation processes, deliverables, and milestones are developed and completed.
Lead the cutover and remediation progress reporting to the program leadership.
Lead and participate in the cutover planning, cutover plan review, mock cutover, and cutover execution activities.
Where gaps exist, the Test Lead will be responsible for providing options for consideration and use.
Preferred education, experience, and competencies Relevant professional experience in technical and project management.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in software testing.
This may include manual and automated testing.
Minimum of 2 years as software testing or development lead for large-scale SaaS implementations.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools and frameworks.
Experience and knowledge of cutover planning and execution principles and necessary activities.
Experience with testing SaaS solutions and integration testing (e.g., API, data migration).
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines under tight deadlines.
Experience with Workday implementations.
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights from testing.
Experience in identifying and mitigating testing risks, particularly in large-scale SaaS implementations.
The Test Lead will identify gaps based on experience and best practice, provide recommendations, and work with project team members to ensure projects completion and success.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, and Technology, Information and Media
Featured Benefits Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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